Guntown-City-Hall-ms, 2018
Guntown’s story
160 years in pictures
Census counts: 325 in 1900, 2,410 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 3 maps from 1921 on.
- 1866Guntown is settled
GuntownMS
A town of 2,616, settled in 1866.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
2,616
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$214K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$96K
median
Median age
34.5
years
Jobs based here
834
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#19 of 99 in MS
Is Guntown a good place to live?
Guntown gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $214K, 3.4 years of the Tupelo area’s $63K median household income. It grades B overall, 19th among Mississippi's 99 graded towns. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 94% of U.S. towns. Only 17 of Mississippi’s 187 towns score higher on hazard risk. Guntown's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns.
WeakestDWalkability
A growing town
Guntown has grown 17% since 2010
2,083 counted in 2010 and 2,410 in 2020; an estimated 2,616 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Guntown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Mississippi), ordered by how far Guntown is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.7 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SafetyB+Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Jobs & income834 jobs based hereBOpen →HealthNorth Mississippi Medical Center 14.2 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life0.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 91° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market26 days on market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Natchez Trace Parkway and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Guntown. Close and well known come first.
3 mi ParkwayNatchez Trace Parkway8.0M visitors a year
13 mi MuseumElvis Presley Birthplace
33 mi National Military ParkShiloh National Military Park347K visitors a year
6 mi National park siteBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site2K visitors a year
14 mi National BattlefieldTupelo National Battlefield686 visitors a year
13 mi MuseumTupelo Automobile MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · Elvis Presley Birthplace: Markuskun at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Shiloh National Military Park: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site: Wilson44691, Public domain · Tupelo National Battlefield: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tupelo Automobile Museum: James Case from Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Guntown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Guntown, and how to reach them.
PowerTombigbee Electric Power Assn13.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Guntown water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Guntown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLee County RegistrarLee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3884938849 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Guntown.
Guntown fares better on crime within Mississippi than nationally, looks healthier within Mississippi than nationally and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of Mississippi.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About two in five of Guntown’s working residents commute to Tupelo
Most working residents leave Guntown for work: only 2% work in town. Guntown’s median household income is $96,000, where Mississippi’s towns sit at $50,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Guntown’s average trip to work is 28 minutes.
2%work in town
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 20% | 8% |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 21% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Guntown2%
Tupelo41%
Baldwyn4%
Booneville4%
Saltillo3%
14 mi
median commute distance
834
jobs based in Guntown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Guntown’s schools rank ahead of 54% of Mississippi districts
Its public schools are run by the Lee County school district. Its one school is below.
54%of MS districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntown Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 674 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Younger than Mississippi overall
The median household earns $95,625, against $56,447 across Mississippi, one input to its B for jobs and income.
People 65 and older are 6% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (23% statewide). Guntown’s median age is 34.5 years, against 37 years in Mississippi’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 33% of Guntown adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
34.5median age · MS 38.6
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 24% | 29% |
GuntownMississippiUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school29%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.9 points. Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Guntown | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.9% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.3% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.5% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyB+
Compared with most of Mississippi and the rest of the country, violent crime in Guntown is lower
At 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 89% of Mississippi’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 0 reported in 2025, 0 per 1,000 residents.
The violent crime rate in Guntown is 0 per 1,000 residents. Guntown reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
69%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10 per 1,000 residents | 17.3 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Guntown0
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Guntown10
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
89th
percentile among MS towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
26
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Guntown
July afternoons average 90.5°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 84% of Mississippi places with climate records; January nights average 31.7°.
Guntown has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 7 of the 101 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower January low than Guntown. Snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 32°F | 36°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring50–73°
Summer68–89°
Fall51–74°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Guntown, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B+
Guntown’s grade for cost of living is a B+
83% of households own their home in Guntown. Typical home values rose 5.9% in the year to September 2026.
$214KZillow home value
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month | $900 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Guntown$214K
Mississippi$195K
Market temperature
26
days on market
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC+
Residents of Guntown are less healthy than 56% of U.S. towns
Within Mississippi it is healthier than 72% of the 101 graded towns: much of Mississippi scores lower on these measures. Against the 9,212 U.S. towns with household incomes like Guntown’s, it is less healthy than 76%, so it trails even them.
Guntown beats the Mississippi average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. Among 101 Mississippi towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Guntown.
44%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Guntown | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 39% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 36% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
13 better16 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Guntown | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| More binge drinkers | 16.5% | 13.6% |
North Mississippi Medical Center
14.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
72nd
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Guntown
19pages on Guntown
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 54% of MS districts · 1 schoolSafetyB+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than MS on 13 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$214K typical home · up 5.9% in a yearWork & commuteB$96K median household income · 834 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Guntown; the nearest are
Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Booneville16.5 mi$4,470 in-state tuitionUniversity of MississippiUniversity or college · Public · University50 mi$9,772 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Guntown residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Mississippi.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Guntown for work
Where Guntown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
834jobs based in Guntown
2%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Guntown
City in Mississippi, United States
Guntown, officially the City of Guntown, is a city in Lee County, Mississippi, United States. It is located in the northern part of the Tupelo micropolitan area. The population was 2,410 at the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1866
- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 400 ft
- ZIP code
- 38849
- Area code
- 662
Guntown’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Guntown.
BaldwynGuntown
How the neighbors grade
Baldwyn reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Guntown with a neighbor →
Questions about Guntown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Guntown, MS a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Guntown grades B overall, better than 57% of U.S. towns and #19 of 99 in Mississippi. It grades C+ for health, B+ for safety and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Guntown, MS expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Guntown, MS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Esther Smith and L. T. Kennedy.